Description
These Christmas Tree Cupcakes feature a rich chocolate cupcake base topped with a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting. Decorated with green food coloring, chocolate stars, and festive sprinkles, these cupcakes make a delightful and visually appealing holiday treat perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Batter
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 200 g light brown soft sugar
- 150 g self raising flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 4 medium eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Buttercream Frosting
- 200 g unsalted butter (room temperature, not Stork)
- 400 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp green food colouring
Decoration
- Chocolate stars
- Sprinkles
- Icing sugar dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Cupcake Batter: In a bowl, cream 200 g unsalted butter with 200 g light brown soft sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add 4 medium eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients: Sift together 150 g self-raising flour and 50 g cocoa powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fill the Cupcake Cases: Line a cupcake tray with 12 cases. Divide the batter evenly among the cases, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Buttercream Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat 200 g unsalted butter (room temperature) until creamy. Gradually add 400 g icing sugar, beating continuously until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract. Add 1 tsp green food colouring and blend until the frosting is evenly tinted.
- Decorate the Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a star or round nozzle, pipe the green buttercream onto the cooled cupcakes in a cone shape to resemble Christmas trees. Decorate with chocolate stars at the top, sprinkles as tree decorations, and dust lightly with icing sugar for a snowy effect.
Notes
- These cupcakes combine a moist chocolate base with a rich vanilla buttercream for a festive flavor contrast.
- Green food coloring in the buttercream helps simulate the look of Christmas trees.
- Chocolate stars and sprinkles add decorative texture and holiday charm.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the buttercream.
- These cupcakes are perfect for holiday parties or as festive gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 446 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 26 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg
